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Newspaper
Traralgon Record
Location
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
4
An old advertisement claims Bile Beans aid tired digestion and bile flow, offering relief to overworked stomachs. It presents the product as a thin, proven remedy for disturbed digestion and states sizes of 1/1 and 2/9 per box, with three times the content in the larger box.
The Melbourne Letter critiques Victorian Railway Commissioners leader Mr Tait and warns against public scorn of officials while discussing the Hawker inquiry. It notes rainfall boosting wine yields across Chistin Rutherford, Wahgunyab, Albury and other centres, praising Australia’s wine industry and export prospects to England and India.
The article argues that a federal price set on presents at funerals increases burdens on poorer families. It notes extravagant expectations push even modest people to buy elaborate items, with cheap, questionable gifts common in newspapers. It laments the pretend displays that strain budgets and contrasts rich and poor practices in funeral observances.
A visitor in Traralgon questions an elderly resident about her age, receiving a cryptic reply that her mother is alive and upstairs. The overheard exchange mentions winter coughs and a locally popular remedy from Devismead's Pharmacy.
The Easter meeting lists officers including W Henderson president and Fred Deane ice president with F Crane as chief judge and Tis. Shten as handicapper. Program features handicap and hurdle races, weights to be declared, and officials like J W Gales secretary. racing to start at 1 30. Race details include approx five furlongs and one mile events with conditions on prior winnings and weight allowances.
The article narrates Mrs. Charlotte Russell’s struggle with illness and despair. Various medical theories and remedies are discussed as she seeks relief from a series of doctors and elixirs. The piece reflects how protracted illness provokes hope and fear in a weary patient.
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